Boulevard Brewing Company has grown to be the largest specialty brewer in the Midwest, with full or partial distribution currently in 39 states. Since 1989 our brewery has remained dedicated to the craft of producing fresh, flavorful beers using traditional ingredients and the best of both old and new brewing techniques. Our selection of fine ales and lagers include the Midwest's best-selling craft beer, Boulevard Unfiltered Wheat, our flagship Boulevard Pale Ale, and The Smokestack Series line of artisanal beers. We are proud to be Kansas City's Beer.

When John McDonald founded Boulevard Brewing Company in 1989, he never envisioned that the company would grow to 178,000 barrels and sell beer in 40 states. You can listen to McDonald discuss these topics, and more, on episode 111 of Taste Radio.

With more than 6,300 breweries competing for consumer mindshare in today’s crowded beer environment, standing out is a “constant battle.” That’s how Neal Stewart, vice president of marketing for Dogfish Head Craft Brewery, described the difficulty of differentiating a craft brand in 2018 during last week’s Brew Talks meetup, held during the annual Craft Brewers Conference in Nashville, Tennessee.

In an effort to further establish itself in the high end craft beer category, Kansas City’s Boulevard Brewing Co. will launch a new line of premium-priced beers in the third quarter of this year, Duvel USA executives told Brewbound.

Boulevard Brewing Company today announced that its beers will soon appear on shelves and taps in greater Memphis and northwest Tennessee. The Kansas City brewery expanded to other areas of the Volunteer State last spring; with the appointments of Eagle Distributing, Central Distributing and Volunteer Distributing, Boulevard beers will now be available statewide.

Boulevard Brewing Company today announced a new seasonal beer created to celebrate its partnership with the Kansas City Royals. ¡Vamos! (Let’s Go!), a Mexican-style lager, will be available on tap at area bars, restaurants and at Kauffman Stadium as well as in six-packs throughout the Royals regional viewing territory beginning in early March and running through April, or while supplies last.

Boulevard Brewing Company today announced that Jam Band, a new year-round beer, will soon hit taps and shelves throughout the brewery’s 39-state territory. The rhythmic grooves of blueberry, raspberry and tart cherry accompany a steady malt base to create an easy-drinking, all-season beer worthy of an encore.

In this week’s edition of Last Call, Bear Republic raises funds for wildfire victims; New York’s MTA bans booze ads; Boulevard announces the release of its first cider; Black Star Line finds a home; and more.